The number of burglaries has increased: what not to do if you are going on vacation
Many of us love to share vacation photos on social media. A picture of stretched legs on the beach with the caption "Happy Monday!", a cheeky boomerang of an afternoon cocktail, or a passport with a boarding pass.
However, security experts urge that you should resist the urge to share your emotions until they return home. The fact is that there has been a significant increase in the number of burglaries that occur while people are traveling," Huffpost writes.
To help travelers secure their homes while abroad, security experts from Safe.co.uk have told what not to post before and during your vacation.
Do not report your vacation
Many people love to post photos of ourselves "off duty" and finally enjoying a well-deserved vacation.
But, of course, by posting such a photo, you give attackers fairly accurate information about when you will leave and when they can expect you to return. Experts warn that such a publication can lead to numerous intrusions into your home.
You should also not post how many days are left before your vacation. Vacation countdowns are so much fun that there are even apps that help you count down the days, hours, minutes, and even seconds until you leave.
It's clear that when you share this information on social media, you're effectively advertising the opportunity to rob your home, and experts warn that the most meticulous criminals may also be monitoring the area to calculate the perfect time to break in while the owner is unaware.
Location marking and registration
Hopefully, most of us are already cautious about location tagging, especially since some places can tag the exact address you are at, which is a nightmare from a personal security perspective.
But, in case you didn't know, signing up for social media and providing information about your location gives burglars the perfect opportunity to harm you. Resist the urge to even share your location in stories, as this allows thieves to calculate how much time they have until you get home. Even tagging from the airport gives them a window of opportunity.
Anthony Neary, chief executive of Safe.co.uk, says that "people need to be careful with social media because thieves are hiding everywhere."
"Avoid any posts that might draw thieves' attention to an empty house and make sure family members or neighbors keep an eye on the property," he added.